1983 Citroen Visa vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1983 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1983 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Citroen Visa | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Visa | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 650 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 253 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
